The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is formally launching a Call for Proposals for short-term recovery and reconstruction projects in Haiti. Funding for this initiative is part of the $400-million commitment made in March by the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, at the International Donors Conference in New York.

The Government of Canada's support for reconstruction and development efforts in Haiti is guided by priorities set by the Government of Haiti's Action Plan for the Reconstruction and National Development. The action plan lays out the Government of Haiti's long-term vision for more sustainable development and also identifies the investments needed to respond to short-term post-disaster needs.

Canadian organizations have already been very active in supporting Haiti's humanitarian assistance and relief efforts. CIDA will provide up to $5 million in funding to eligible Canadian organizations. In order to qualify, organizations must submit proposals that respond to the priorities identified by the Government of Haiti.

Haiti Call for Proposals overview

• CIDA will contribute a minimum of $500,000 and a maximum of $5 million for the projects selected.

• CIDA will contribute up to 75 percent of direct eligible Canadian project costs.

• To be eligible, organizations must have at least three years of experience in Haiti and must demonstrate existing in-country capacity to undertake programming.

• Proposed projects must be for short-term recovery and reconstruction projects with a maximum planned duration of one year. Projects must align with Haiti's action plan and sub-priorities identified by the Interim Haiti Reconstruction Commission on August 17, 2010: housing, debris removal, disaster preparedness, education, health, and agriculture.

CIDA will support the most meritorious recovery and reconstruction projects put forward by Canadian organizations. This Call for Proposals is a key element of Canada's commitment to Haiti.

The Canadian government's current commitment to Haiti now stands at over $1 billion (2006-2012), making it the largest recipient of Canadian development assistance in the Americas. This includes funding for recovery and reconstruction efforts in Haiti, as well as Canada's long-term development and humanitarian assistance.

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